Posted on 01/06/2013 1:42:00 PM PST by John Semmens
Actually there is not, at least not in that absolute a way. It is "Thou Shalt Not Murder
That's in the Old Testament, so it's applicable to the Jews as well.
But the Bible, new Testament, Luke 22:36, also says:
"Then said he unto them, But now, he that has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his bag: and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."
'He' refers to Jesus. If Jesus thought his Father had commanded men not to kill under any circumstances, why would his disciples need swords?
Check the original language — it is Thou shalt not Murder!!
Oh, and if bo wants to get all hot over the “Christian bible”, what is abortion???
Spittle on my keyboard. You Bad!
“I am the Commander-in-Chief,” Obama explained. “It is every soldier’s duty to carry out my orders without hesitation or mental reservation. No religious dogma can be permitted to interfere with this duty.”
I understand that the article is fictional satire, but I have no doubt that the so-called “commander in chief” actually believes every word attributed to him above...
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